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The Dirty streets.

To the Editor Of THE EVENING Sr.s,
May woman venture 20 remark that our usual
ly clean and beautiful city is ut this time and has
been for at least u year past, exceedingly dirty
This fact is especially trying 10 ladies az this sea-
son, when delicate and dainty freshness Is the
desired condition OF the spring or early summer
frocss The writer found II necessary to-day while
walking 10 raise her dress 20 avoid the thick nc.
cummulation OF dirt on the side walks During n
residence OF nearly fourteen years In Washington
tne streets We're never seen 50 badly taken care OF
Who Is TO blaine? Can We not have an Improve
menI MRS l. w W
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Queer Chicago Scheme.

SENDING AGENTS TO EUROPE TO SOLICIT TROOPS TC
ATTEND THE MILITARY ENCAMPAENT.
CHICAGO, May 21.-The commissioners appointed
to go to Europe TO secure the attendance foreign
troops at the international military encampment,
10 he held In this city in October will leave for
New York to-day, and will sail for Europe next
Wednesday. The commission confidently expect
that many friendly powers will accept the invita-.
lions, thereby expressing their appreciation OF The
kindly feeling or the American government.
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Our Imports and Exports.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, BUREAU OF STATISTICS,

Ouf 1n1pOft1 and EXpOftys
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, BUREAU OF STATISTICS,
MAY 20, 1887.
To the Editor Of The EVENING STAR:
Observing in the THE STAR OF 10th instant, and
In the Republican OF to-day, comments In relation
to the large excess of imports exports in the
United States during the month Of April 1887,
which imply there has been falling Of in trade,
was lead to comparison OF the corresponding
periods OF ten months ending April, 1856 and
1887, respectively, which exhibits the following
result:
Ten months, Ten months
April 1886. April, 1887
imports ............ $52S, 351 OIL $572,4l2, 4O0
Domestic exports. 55S, 594 S16 1896, SOB
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ONE JUROR WHO coUIp NOT BEoUGET 10 AGREE
WITH ms CoIIEkCuEs.
The jury in the case OF Mary ]. Mcbride and
John W. Mcfarland charged with arson, were
brought into the courtroom yesterday Afternoon
az O'Clock, when they stated that they had not
agreed unon verdict, and they again retired. AZ
so'ciock p. m. the jury was again brought down.
and not having come Ia q verdict were discharged
juror alterward said that one Of his fellows con-
tended that the fre was caused by some one In the
kitchen, ana they had Jailed 10 argue him cut OF
Mcfarland was released on his personal recog-
nnahce The district attorney asked that he
promise not 70 leave the District, but Mr.. I. c.
Taylor. his counsel objected 20 such restriction.
IL Is understood that the ballot IL verdict
VI guilty, and one mot guilty, the coored Juror
watts casting the negative ballot.
DIVIDED REroRT SUBxITTEp.-u Is reported
that the board appointed 10 select models for the
5000 tons cruisers has submitted 10 the SECRETARY
OF the Navy divided report some preferring Ing
ish plans and some American.
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PERSONAL

DERSONS OF GOOD CHARACTER AND HONOR
able motives may select suitable wife or husband
from our 5000 patrons information free to callers
by mail Including May Matrimonial Journal de-
scrbng 300 Of our patronsl in plain and sealed en-
almost every day: best references. BARNARD, III
East LIST st., New York. It,
If THE YOUNG LADY IN BLACK DRESS, LIGHT
jacket who reached the Baltimore and Potomac
station at l:30 on THURSDAY afternoon and waited
her address to f. W. at the office of the Star she will
hear something to her advantage. my21-2t-
WANTEDNTHE GARMENTS, BLANKETS, CUR
w tains Of all kinds Of parties leaving city for the
summer to be cleaned by superior process Of dry
against moths. No charge for storage Goods called
for and delivered. ANTON FISCHER, 9O6 G st
myl6-St
nN ACCOUNT OF The HEAVY DEMAND UPON
- US we are now prepared 10 pay full value for
Cents Secondhand Clothing. Address call Ut
JCSTHS Old Stand. 6lY u u. NV my15-2m
CIvIL SERVICE EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
Osnd Answers. Send 10 cents to book stores or to
Il. w. FLYNN, A. NJ, Ivy Institute,
ap27-1ms 8. w. Cor. 9Th and X sts. NV.
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Wiz. O,Rrien wanted i'm Montreal.

| MONTREAL, May 21.-The Montreal branch OF the
Irish National League have invited Mr. O'Brien to
come to Montreal on Thursday next, when there
will be reception and tOrch-light procession and
| open-air masS-meeting in ChabOillez Square.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-05-21

this morning psscttcing TOO TIE dress parade o.
Xon0ay.
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Our Doom Sponrs,
LAWN TENNIS GOODS.
CROQUET FROM 81 UP
Summer In England with Henry Ward Bsechsr
in 1855.
Prayers from Plymouth pulpit
Nosyood or Village Life In New England. by Henry
Ward Beecher.
ce.rvo lectures by Phillips Brooks For Sale
~ WA. 6A11AAGTYNE SON, 42S TIN st myl1
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The above is only PORTION Of the property on my
books For full list call at Office for bulletin on
the LIST and 18th fmy2Ol THOs. Z wAG0AMAN.
lfoR SALE-vERY DESIRABLE RESIDENCE on
corner Mass. west Of 1ith ST., IL rooms, mod
price. JOHN SHERMAN'k Co
my20-3t 1407 r st.
EOR SALE-PREMIsES 2l32 9TH STREET EX-
tended; house Contains Six rooms; lot 31xl0O #;
price, ~ 500 Apply to JAS =. HOOD. or u D.
my20-Sts
EOR SALE-HOUsESLSPECIAL BARGAINR
Ihree-stery Brick .sr, m list bet and .w$5,2S0
ree-story Bricks, er. mi, G bet Sd and ~ $500
,hrse-story bricks. Or. N. ed, and ne. 5000
myl96t o. HILL. 6th nnd -
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Stock Market.
The following the opening and 800 pm prices
of the New York Stock Market reported by special
wire to II. H. Dodge, $50 10th street;
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hTERTAIMN1NT On III ORtRAMk-LA6t evening
dren Of the Washington City Orphan Home corner
l4th and streets p. ". AFTER few very happy
remarks by Nr. VIM. T. Bailey, MiB Emily and
In . manner which showed taient and training IN
elocution, Master Julius Durham, six years OF
ceadve encoFes, which deserve special mention, as
he displayed remarkable talent In music. Mr..
George Provost, assisted BY number Of Others,
RYAuh1cal exh1bitto0,
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Foe SALE
Business property 10TH St, 12rs. 81 800
St., 9th 2rs lot l0x103 to alley $500
Grant Place 1Ors and BATH lot 2OxS0 to alley $500
Mass ave near Scott Circle, Its, furnace, and
all mod imps 1s 900
Several attractive new Brick Dwellings NV, us.
and cellars, all mod imps. 600
Also Business Property on st. u. W..
F. W. HOWARD,
my21-3ts 933 st. n W.
LfOR SALE-BUSINESS PROPERTY, 8. W. COR.
IL Sth and NJ SITS. NV; lot 1886: improvements,
rents for $50 per month. THOMAS A MITCHELL.
934 ST.. Rooms D and t. my21-5ts
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More Bald.Knobbcrs arres.ed

OZARK, Mo-, May 21.-Sherif1 johnson returned
yesterday from Douglass County, bringing ten
nation given by one Swearingan, charging them
With administering the h1ckOrytO him night last
July. There are believed to be many cases OF this
kind which the last special grand jury failed to
reach, and it is expected more arrests viii follow.
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The Saturday Half.HOlidAY.

GENERAL COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW IN ERw YORK
TODAY.
NEW YORK, May 21.-The Saturday alf-hOliday
was generally complied with to-day. After noon
there was general cessation OF business and the
down town streets had Sunday appearance.
When the law was first proposed there was con-
siderable opposition to 1t, but now that it has be-
come law the greater portion OF those who were
opposed to 1t are in favor OF closing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-05-21

PASSED Tm ExAAnsATloN.-The following candi-
oates for cadetsh1ps at the Naval Academy have
61nn, OF South Carolina: Charles T, Jewell, Rhode
Island; Dewitt Beamer, Iowa; Louis A. Gross and
Charles r Emench, Illinois; Joseph A. Leeds and
WIN. y. McKelvy, Pennsylvanta; John K Robin
son, Michigan, and Edward T. Pollock, Ohio.
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Baltimore Markets.


BALTIMORE Nd, May 21.-Vireinis ten-fortiee
with coupons, AZ; do new threes 66l bid to-day.
BALTIMORE. Md, May 21.-Cotton Arm and
Southern quiet and stesdy: m rs sha y4s .Ss-
$685. S;sSss; N, No 4, Maryland. 96Aas7t; western
y64: May, 95X bid: June. 95..s95H: July 93ha
93N; August 32ay2k. Corn southern lower and
,i1ed. spot, 4s bid May. SO asked; June. z7xsz71;
July, 4IAa4S; Oats steady aud quiet-southern and
mixed. 34a35; Rye stesdy. 5ss6O. Provisions quiet
1870 1snsa sssy'
WHISKY quiet lilo. Other articles unchanged.
nour La grain lower, lid Receipts-aour, l2,5l3
barrels; whest l.5O0 bushels: corn, g. 90 bushels;
wheat, 200 bushels Ssles-wheat 0O.4OO bushels
corn. Al, TOO bushels.
Chicago MArkela.
CHICAGO. ILL, May 81. IL q. m.-June wheat
opsnsd It yesterdays cose. 9s. auctnassd somswhat
corn. 39x. June osts. 70 11.lE June lard, G67K
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CHICAGO WORKMEN HAPPY.

The Bosses Movement Comes to
Naught. Most Of Them Securing
Work.
CHICAGO May 21.-The bricklayers were happy
this morning. According to the report Of the
executive committee, which hereafter is to
have control OF the laboring mans end OF
The trouble, about 1000 brickmen are now at
work In the city, and some 600 or 500 are said to
nave secured jobs in country towns near. Not a
cent mas as yet been drawn from the treasury for
the support or idle members. 1t is claimed that
very few carpenters are out OF work, and that the
lockout has not been q success
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-05-21

FITCH. FOX BROWN
aP23 1i31 Penn. n
TNOR RENT-3lo VI ST.-NEw AND COMPLETE
II 3-stCry and basement brick Dwellings: nine room
and all modern improvements; rent reduced to $40.
SWORMSIEDT & BRADLEY. 921 st. W. IN 49, I'm
LNOR RENT-NEw IL ROOM HOUSE, KITCHEN
II dining room. sc, first floor: hard wood finish
best heating apparatus, ventilating crates and every
Improvement, large lot, q choice home. Apply W.
e. DODGE. 700 9th NV ap51-:,m
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Snow iM England

LONDON, May 21.-Heavy gales accompanied By
snow and hail, continue with unabated violence IN
England.
The PittSburg brfckmakers' scale was sic-ped
by twelve firms out VI the twenty-six The
workmen expect TO win all along the line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-05-21

R0RDRRIKs REPoRfRD.-ChaA A. Walter reports
from his room In the National Hotel Rold-headed
cane worth 81 and SO In cash.. s. Farrow,
NO 932 North Carolina avenue southeast, reports
Holmes, reports stolen o silver watch worth go
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-05-21

An Aa0zcHnHNE-A. n. Brooke 4 Co W. W.
Chisholm), grocery and provision dealers, 6 No.
1900 1Ath street, have made an assignment 70 L
II. Thomas for the beneft on the creditors q The
nEm Preferences are given Tor 81 l27A
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FOR SALE-HOUSES.

E,OR sALE-ONE OF THE BEST BUILT AND Ar
II ranged Houses in Mount Pleasant: rooms cellar:
walks; gas hot and cold water throughout: furnace
open fireplace stationary AND e9n
A S i e .d hSus With OBJ
Sasf sa'a and Brokers' H 5is
EoR sALETw0 LARGE HOUSES on ST. BET.
- ~ ''' CHARLES W. HANDY.
| EOR sALE-I3 PER CENT INVESTMENTS.
Cheap homes for 1000, easy terms if taken at
modern improveinents: y excellent location only
square ,. from government Printing Office H9h
| EOR SALE-11 PER CENT INvESTMENT-AT
lease e 70 G%sd1a5s 69ssr yessy
BtKFGKD isas New 2orH ave " si''0 mya1.st.
Tor sALE-16TH ST, PRoPERTY-AT $3.50 IF
hoase BURFo ila a5 es SeW York sSs
my21-3t' 'D' A'-~ -''" -''A
F2saHs SALE sALEEFoR $1,000 Easy TERMS BEAgTI.
New fors OF
EoR SALE-HOUsEs IN ALL PARTS OF CITY.
oe ara s d also ] ss ss
new Bulletin BAXTER &. M1cGow2S. zoos 1910
EOR sALE-NEw HOUSE eOs 8 STREET n W.
an,b story and mansard house is 20 feet front BY
s aps
to pubic al e
ocs II EaN
| I;OR SALE-FINE THREE-STORY BRICK DWELL
ing good ne'sh00rh00d II dsHTfsso SRrR sS
my21-et 1919 st.
''s App; S1 fdEEiE + sGsaA
| EoR sALE-I OFFER MY RESIDENCE, WITH OR
3siSS side RaTsi I"s ss1 IL . E. " fESMfek
| IHoR sALE-FOR ELEGANT RESIDENCES SEE
u the two new houses On Massachusetts, ave. to be
md %1 ggis$ JOHN sHEEHsS - sS :.
EOR sALE-BRICK HOUSES, sos. 6O7 AND 6I7
st 81 5s SUIT frGn hrh ii
9:}4 st, Rooms D and Is my21-5t.
EoK sALE-A BARGAIN-,THREE NEW 3-sToRY.
y Broom houses. aud one 3story. .lO-room corner
lace open CRATE bath tub washstand brick range
Cottage ana ssSe s Sn
BaRkR eHs s6f u. hSs sw ..
- Ills 10th st. NV, two-story Frame: water. good
s64 10th ST. NE, two-story and basement rsms;
rooms gas hot and cold water stable in rear: good
s 3 and sS iith St .e ixos.ory fraa sSsoS
rooms each' water. ETC.; terms to suit $500 each
mya1-1w JOHN E BEA III F CO. GO NV
EoR SALOON ST. n. W. NOW IS YOUR
II chance to buy 2story brick, rs, bath, cell
lar and back pOrches Finished ia natural woods and
snS n nds sss L.
nIentS
THos. 9, HENsEY,
1006 st. NV
my21-2w
FOR sALE-DoUBLE HOUSE. NORTHWEST
l corner OF and Both St, II rooms. BATH pantry,
wash house, and dry cellar. Healthy and Glass
he .ghbor1ood: near two car lines; S46O feet OF
ground. Price, $1,000 oLehah cash, and the other
Ill one, two or three years.
Apply 70 WM- L. BALDUS or HILL l. JOHNSON,
13S 18th st. IL. W. my21-3t
IHOR SALE
IL Broom house on 18th St bet. L and F:
rents for $50 per month.
history b. Tor, lot 20xIOO, to alley 9th st $500
i-story Tor, bath and cellar. 9th .40O0
Broom house. corner 10Th and sts bargain 1850
Groom Dr. fine condition. good lot, N. j. $500
small bricks new, AID water; rent for S11 1400
Groom br., in excellent condition rents for IL 500
small frames on lot 2ox1o0; rent Tor $40 each,
T. H. SYPAERD co,
my21-3t 1907 st.
IHOR SALE-AT A BARGAIN, A VERY PRETTY
6,rooIn COTTAGE near Brlghtwood, on the 14th-st:
koad two ground laid off with fruit and
flowers; this place will be sold very cheap will
change for city property. JNO. +. WAGGAMAN, 500
+ st. NV. my2l-1t
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SEE PLIADxD GUILTY OF RoBBERY.-Ondcer Kim.
mel last night arrested Alice Mitchell q coiored
servant girl, for stealing two gold nngS and other
articles OF 1ewelry from the house OF Ma Aorris
No. 451 street northwest This morning in the
Police Court she pleaded guilty to charge Of lar.
ceny, and was given thirty days h jail and thirty
days additional In default OF restitution She re.
fused TO tell what she did with the rings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-05-21

Saturday Aftornoou Concerts.
Tne Marine Band viii commence its weekly con-
certs at the White House Grounds after drill week.
Col T1RNHoLx, Controller Of the Currency, has
returned to Washington from Norf0ik, Va, where
ne went on business relating to the affairs OF
the late Exchange National Bank.
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A Minnesota Town i'm Ruins.

Minnesota Town i'm Ruins.
CHICAGO May 21.-A Times special from Cannon
Falls, Mimi, says: This city was almost entirely
destroyed by fire last night twenty-five bust.
ness houses were destroyed. Only q small portion
OF the business part is left. Loss estimated al
$26O,OOO.
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FOR SALE-HOUSES.

INOR SALE-I2 PER CENT. INVESTMENTS-S
new l-rO1n bricks: gas, water SC Price 80. 900.
IL rev 4 and d room bricks: water, &c. Price
$4,000 The attention of persons looking for safe
snd profitable Investments is fully called to
these bargains. For further particulars apply To
c. H KNIGHT, COZ 9Th ST. II. W.,
my2O-3t 4 doors above st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-05-21

RANGE o. THE THIRAoAIrxR.-The following
were the readings at the signal once to-day: a
m, q; 2 pm, SO; maximum. s.: minimum. e..
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Citizens' Association, No. S.

TO INVESTIGATE THE PROPOSED INCRIAsR n TEE
WATER TAX BY THR COMMISSIONERS.
Citizens Association, No g. met last evening in
the Lutheran Memorial Hall, the president, Mr.
Reginald Fendall In the chair, and MI. 4. w. Fen
wick secretary. resolution was adopted that as
'he subject Of watersupply Is OF vital interest to
all classes OF eiiSenA and the tax for its use II
special and IT, burden felt particularly by the
poor" and a. ''the citizens have not by law any
voice or representation In assessing the valuation
Of their property ana levying the taxesimposed ON
from" and AZ 'tt Is currently reported that the
District Commissioners. a. the agents OF Congress-
are about 70 increase tho rate Of on water
from the LIST Of July next" therefore stie commit
tee having charge Of this subject Be and 10 hereby
instructed 70 make q full Investigation, and to
lions AZ IL may md proper and necessary for the
information OF this association, and for fts gtd-
ance in any action It may take In the premisea "
An invitation was received from citizens Ass0cla-
ton, No. 4, TO attend their meeting, which was
accepted and the association adjourned
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EoE RENT-BY r. o. HoLTZMAN.
OFFICE ROOMS.

% 18th ST.. 9r........125
sun Brnld'4 from 3U-l00
Ell I st.. Sd fioor.....-30
47U La ave. from 10 TO 20
y31 + st. NV, Sd floor ~
. tn and E SITS. NV. .lOS15
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Properly pIaceu me for sale Is literally
advertised free of cost to the
fOr Inst Vf PROPERTY for sale call send 1T Office
niyl T. o. HOLTZMAN. 10th and n. ".
TSOE RENT-2ll2M ST. AND " III. AVE. DRUG
II store and Residence 10 rooms and
occupied NJ. VI. PARKER. 14lS ST. my16-12t
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Mr.. Larner said that there was law point In
volved in the question whether the Commissioners
had right to appropriate the Henry School build
ing for the High School, when it was built
specially for the grammar schools. He said that
the committee on schools did not feel competent to
handle this matter, and he, therefore, moved that
q committee be appointed for this purpose. The
motion was adopted, and MeSsrS l. L. Johnson,
Mills Dean and Chas. B. King were appointed A
committee to draft q constitution and By laws was
appointed, consisting OF Gen. Hovey and John +.
Given. The association then adjourned.
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IrOR SALE-ONE OF THE BEST BUILT AND AR
II ranged Houses in Mount Pleasant; rooms, cellar.
and attic lot 1000 square feet east 'front.' concrete
walks; gas hot and cold water throughout; furnace,
range open fireplace, stationary washstands, con
servatory, welltank; every convenience ana eSery-
thin complete. Also Carriage house, stable sheds,
porches &C. $1,000. Will be sold with or WI hout
iurniture, horse, carriages sc. Apply to IANNEh
HARMON. Bankers and Brokers' Glib 10th st. L. w.
Daily Republican., 1887-10-08

WonDnns n slsexieity Mn nayss
csass, snd from the dlsooseeies md n
vsutaons which are mAds public fron
day 70 day, vs ere lsad 70 bslisvo that
the posi- oalltiss OF ths application Of
electricity era yet In their infancy.
When Efanklin with his kits ooaxed Il
from the clouds he never dreamed that
u would become snoh . vAluaole SCR
vsnt 70 his fsllow man, and the most
sAnguine Imagination OF Morse, Who 10
credited With hsving chained the subtls
fuid, never reached 70 point whsn II
would be used 70 fiAsh the thoughts Of
man from Continent 10 continent, I'M
dssneath the seA. or enable him 10 oon-
verse with parties niles away while
standing In his own cfiiee and talking
10 IN ordinary tone. II Was Left for
L iison TO draw from II the brightest
nght known, and nov he comes TO the
front again With another wonderful
discovery, BY whish passengers sitting
In . train of oars that ere RAINING ~
the rate OF mile . minute, cAu receive
or send msssAgss TO their friends at
home, or the station mAster, miles
away, oAn give the enginssr or conduc.
sor his orders, or warn him Of danger
ahead. This 10 indeed m Important
discovery, asd will In great measure
put On end to railroad accidents.
Daily Republican., 1887-10-08

The Board of Directors of the Western
Union Telegraph Company yesterday
officially ratified the contract for the pur-
chase of the Baltimore and Ohio Tele-
graph lin e., and the company took formal
possession. Mr.. Garrett has given his ap'
proval In legal form. The press agent OF
the Western Union Company taid there
would be no great advance In rates, and
that where one office could do the bui
ness for city, the Baltimore and Ohio
Off ,e will be closed Respecting the bond
given to the city OF Phiiadslphia as Sc
curity against auy transf,r of the Balti
more and Ohio wires, he said: Il have
no doubt that the agreements OF the Bal
timore and Ohio will be carried out, due
allowance being made for the difference
in price. to us. l must say that Philadel'
phians have taken remarkably prompt
action. II they take away tine Baltimore
and Ohio lines, however, it will moi
Inconvenience us, for we have great many
wires running through that city. We
need through wires, and 1t will be an
easy mat er TO take the Baltimore and
Ohio wires around the city. Contractt
for service must, Ct course. be carried
out" Mr.. Gould said: 81 think the
consolidation will result to the benefit o
all concerned, and we feel much pleased
with the outlook. We do not regard oil
advance Ia rates as at all necessary, al
we can afford to transmit messages at the
present prices,
Daily Republican., 1887-10-08
WANAm AKERs
PHILADELPHIA. Saturday. Cot. 8. /

PHILADELPHIA. Saturday. ct. 8. 1857.
Opening (contioued) Of
the latest imported and Do
mestic novelties in Jackets,
Wraps, D re SIS e $, India
Shawls, Furs, and Infants
and Children's Clothing.
They say it is the richest
display of the kind ever
made in this city. A will
derness of beautiful, taste
full, stylish things.
Second floor, Chestnut street side. TIVE
elevators.
Check and Plaid Dres.
Cloths. An almost endles:
variety, beginning with hal
a hundred right royal stun
at 81. Here's one:
Half-inch checks formet
by double and single inter
secting threads of contrast
> ing color, on grounds Q
' brown, blue, green, Olive
, bronze, gray.
n Others with large {
Z smaller checks; plaids littl
=, and big, up to a quarter
II a yard square.
ir Some of the $I,25 Plaic
.. on p ain and mixed grounc
Of are given a catchy brightne
e. e. by high colo,ed knots al
ut Jumps scattered SO as
n. form a second plaid
zee Others are made gayer
" a double number of brok'
Daily Republican., 1887-10-08
Ox-TRil aOup
stiii in DetrDIt.

Ex-senator Jones, OF Florida, Is still
in Detroit and 10 suffering from brain
trouble. A friend says OF IL. at has
bsaa coming on gradually for Yeas
but 1t is as gradually growing worse.
He Ia man CT strong will and evi.
IDENTIFY has In bis own mind realized
this break Ing down of his mental facul.
ties. He withstands al efforts on tt Q
part OF his sons ard daughter to induce
him 20 take medical treatment, to leave
his present location, or make any
changes which would be likely to
prove beneficial to hts condition.
His sons are uDreinittipg in their at.
tentions to him One of them is con.
staDtly with him, though they must
fud tie burden heavy one, for the
Senator had accumulated little, II any.
thing, In q financial wsy, and he sttil
insists upon living at q prominent hote
In D tgoit, The three boys ore faithful
| affect,tna ha-d.workiug sons and d.
| for their fathek tbs best they can. Ye
they undoubtedly see, as anybody mus
| who Is familiar with his case, that hi
coaci,ion is gradually growing wore
ard Is probably az entirely hopeles
/ one now"